Gene expression characteristics of bFGF and its receptors in fetal and children skin

Objective To investigate the gene expression of basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) and its receptor,flg and bek,in fetal skin at different developmental stages and postnatal skin underlying their potential biological significance.Methods Fetal skin biopsies of human embryo were obtained from spontaneous abortion at different gestational ages from 13-32 weeks and children skin specimens were col…